Martin Johnson

Interview: Nicholas Johnson on why he keeps going back to Shady Pines

June 6, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Kentucky country and Rust Belt rock with a dash of La Dolce Vita. He may have been born and brought up in Kentucky and is currently a resident of Cincinnati, but singer-songwriter Nicholas Johnson has a […]

Interview: Martin Shore of Take Me To The River All-Stars on coming to Red Rooster

May 30, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Films, records and an educational programme documenting the real roots of popular music. If you are of a certain age with a keen interest in American roots music you will probably have at least an awareness […]

National Park Radio “Canyons”

May 25, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Great American landscapes inspire lush folk songs. Describing themselves as indie-folk, National Park Radio have slowly and determinedly been building their profile since being formed by husband and wife duo, Stefan and Kerrie Szabo. Having roots […]

Interview: The Shootouts’ Ryan Humbert on delivering roots music from Akron Ohio

May 23, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Doing their bit to bring fun into the lives of modern-day Americans and keeping classic country alive. Do you like roots rock which is fun to listen to, the Shootouts do and they are on a […]

Interview: The Milk Carton Kids’ Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale on growing up

May 16, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

How to keep the sound minimalist as well as fresh and exciting. Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale got together as the Milk Carton Kids over ten years ago and are six studio albums into their successful […]